The year 2016 seemed like a turning point for Canadian products, as the nation felt under pressure from our neighbor to the south. This feeling spurred a movement across the country to "buy local" and spend more of our dollars purchasing products made in Canada. Then Covid-19 arrived in early 2020 and this initiative was taken even more seriously as we worked to support our local economy.
The pandemic forced people to stay at home and encouraged us to become even more passionate about buying at home. We as consumers quickly became aware of the importance of shopping locally, thus contributing to the success of Canadian-made items.
The Red Barn Market started as a simple local farm stand at the site of our current West Saanich location in 2002. In 2009, it was purchased by a group of local entrepreneurs that shared a passion for providing their customers with the freshest…
Red Cap Hot Sauce – Our father passed away in 2020. Throughout our entire lives, everyone who knew dad could instantly recognize him by a red cap that he wore in public. When his parents passed away, he shaved his head as part of a traditional…
Red Collar Brewing & Distilling was founded in 2012 by David Beardsell and his wife Annamarie. Their vision was to create a brewery that not only produced outstanding beer and spirits but also fostered a sense of community. Their commitment to…
With all the big distillers in operations for 100 years Red Cup Distilleries is creating the liquor that Canadians drink on the farm. And it was considered better than government liquor. This was before sugar shine. 100% Wheat / Water – The…
Founded in 2004, Red Dog Blue Kat (RDBK) is a Canadian manufacturer of high-quality raw pet food based in British Columbia. We are committed to transparency, ethical sourcing, and food safety, using only human-grade ingredients through farm-to-bowl…
The founders of Red Hart Brewing had been friends for years before embarking on the fateful Red Deer River weekend canoe trip where we first started to dream of a brewing business. We were somewhere downstream of the River Bend Golf Course when…
Our Red House Salsa journey started with gifting our homemade salsa to friends and teachers. We as a family made salsa together; chopped garlic, peppers, stirred pots and created a special homemade gift. The kids loved taking these gifts to school…
Red Island Sea Glass – Ever since I can remember I’ve collected sea glass and other beach treasures along the shores of Prince Edward Island. I have found every colour of glass out there from the most basic colours green, white and brown…
Located in the heart of Truro NS, Red Knot Bakery is known for our variety of sourdough bread and delicate, flaky French croissants. This business started as a small market stand in the summer of 2015 and hasn’t stopped growing since. Enjoy a…
Looking for delicious farm fresh fruit? Then come on out to the Red Lodge U-pick! We have a variety of u-pick fruits available throughout the summer. Fill your basket with sweet tangy haskap berries, bountiful juicy raspberries, and pie-perfect…
